In food-processing environments, bearing units are frequently exposed to water, chemicals and high-pressure washdowns. This places stringent demands on their construction and materials.
SKF Food Line ball bearing units are engineered specifically for these harsh operating conditions through optimized design and advanced sealing technology.
Complete SKF Food Line Bearing Unit Construction
SKF Food Line is supplied as a preassembled bearing unit, including:
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High-quality bearing.
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Specialized polymer housing.
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High-performance sealing system.
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Pre-filled food-grade grease.
The integrated design improves reliability and reduces installation and operating errors.
High-Performance Engineering Polymer Housing – The Foundation of Durability
The SKF Food Line polymer housing:
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Completely resists corrosion in wet environments.
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Withstands cleaning chemicals commonly used in food plants.
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Maintains a smooth surface throughout its service life.
Compared with metal housings, polymer construction extends bearing-unit life and significantly reduces replacement costs.
High-Performance Sealing for Washdown Environments
SKF Food Line ball bearing units feature a special sealing systemthat:
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Prevents water and chemicals entering the bearing.
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Retains lubricant inside the bearing.
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Protects the bearing during high-pressure washdowns.
The seal is critical to maintaining bearing-unit performance and durability in food-production environments.
Lubricated for Life with NSF H1 Food-Grade Grease
SKF Food Line uses NSF H1 food-grade grease, meeting strict food-safety requirements. Its relubrication-free design:
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Reduces the risk of external contamination.
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Reduces maintenance costs.
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Improves production-line stability.
Fast Installation – Simple Maintenance
Its complete bearing-unit design allows SKF Food Line to provide:
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Fast installation.
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Easy replacement during maintenance.
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Reduced downtime.
This is especially important on continuous production lines where every minute of downtime affects output.
Applications and Technical Benefits
SKF Food Line ball bearing units are effectively used in:
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Food-processing conveyors and equipment.
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Automated packaging lines.
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Material-handling systems in wet environments.
The product helps businesses improve reliability, reduce operating costs and ensure food safety.
SKF Food Line bearing units are designed with six different housing styles , meeting diverse installation requirements in the food and beverage industry. All designs followhygienic-design principles and are protected by SKF design patents . 1.
Plummer block Traditional pillow-block style mounted on a base
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Suitable for flat surfaces and machine frames
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Easy to install and replace
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Commonly used for
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food conveyors and handling equipment 👉 Advantage: robust construction, good load capacity and broad applicability.
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Short base plummer block A
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short-base version of the plummer block More compact design that saves installation space
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Suitable for lines with
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limited space 👉 Advantage: compact and flexible while maintaining hygienic standards.
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Oval flanged Oval-flange SKF bearing unit
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Mounts directly to machine walls or equipment frames
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Suitable where
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accurate shaft positioning is required
👉 Advantage: secure installation, commonly used in processing and packaging equipment.
4. 3-bolt flanged
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SKF flanged bearing unit with three bolt holes
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Distributes forces more evenly than a two-bolt design
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Suitable for applications with moderate loads and vibration
👉 Advantage: good balance and improved operating stability.
5. Square flanged
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Square-flange SKF bearing unit Four bolt holes
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High load capacity and secure mounting
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Suitable for applications requiring high stability
👉 Advantage: secure fixing, commonly used in heavy equipment or continuously rotating shafts.
6. Take-up
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A take-up bearing unit
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Allows shaft-position adjustment for conveyor-belt tensioning
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Commonly used in food conveyor systems
👉 Advantage: easy adjustment and rapid maintenance and alignment.
Contact:
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